Dental Assistant — Part-Time, Impactful Patient Care

NSW Health; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Shopping proximity

4 weeks annual leave

6 weeks annual leave (nurses)

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Health's Gunnedah Dental Clinic is seeking a friendly, capable Dental Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy, patient-centred environment.

You'll work closely with dentists and the team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain infection control standards, and contribute to positive patient experiences. Ongoing orientation and guidance from the Oral Health management team will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant Certificate recognised by the Dental Assistant Education Council of Australia up to the level of Certificate 3.
• Ability to deliver infection control and patient safety to prescribed standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide both clinical and administrative support to the Dental Unit.
• Support dentists and the wider team for day-to-day clinic operations.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a friendly, professional environment.

Skills

Clinical support

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III (Dental Assistant)

Job description

Hunter New England Health's Gunnedah Dental Clinic is seeking a friendly, capable Dental Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy, patient-centred environment.

You'll work closely with dentists and the team to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain infection control standards, and contribute to positive patient experiences. Ongoing orientation and guidance from the Oral Health management team will help you succeed.